Last week, Katie Jo Jones and Robin Frid Show Horses announced the sale of the decorated AQHA mare, Im ExtremelySchmancy, by Extremely Hot Chips and out of Im Fancy Schmancy (by Batt Man). Today, we are honored to tell the story of Sassy’s new owner, who has overcome odds with incredible determination and a wonderful […]
Continue reading …EC Answers of the Week: Trainer Christmas Gifts from Clients
December 9, 2025 Comments Off on EC Answers of the Week: Trainer Christmas Gifts from Clients
Last week, one of our readers asked us to post this question for our “EC Question of the Week:” Trainers, what gifts do you like best for Christmas from your clients? In between some great laughs, readers also found some great answers for all those trainers who go above and beyond! Find them below: […]
Continue reading …Where Elegance Meets Equestrian — Timeless Design for Home and Stable
December 8, 2025 Comments Off on Where Elegance Meets Equestrian — Timeless Design for Home and Stable
Finding someone who understands your lifestyle as a horseman and reflects that connection suitably in your home or barn is a tall order, that is, until Vandalay Designs came to fruition in 2002. The team of Misty Elenburg and Loretta Elenburg specializes in all aspects of home design and construction, including new builds, remodeling, and interior […]
Continue reading …NSBA Introduces 2026 Leadership Team
December 8, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Introduces 2026 Leadership Team
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to introduce its 2026 leadership team, as well as the officers and directors of the NSBA Foundation. The new slate of leaders was announced during the association’s annual membership meeting on December 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where members gathered to celebrate a year of progress and shared commitment […]
Continue reading …Barn Fire near New Plymouth, Idaho, Kills 28 horses and Injures 2 Employees
December 8, 2025 Comments Off on Barn Fire near New Plymouth, Idaho, Kills 28 horses and Injures 2 Employees
A pre-dawn barn fire near New Plymouth, Idaho, claimed the lives of 28 horses and hospitalized two employees for smoke inhalation, reports KTVB 7 in Boise, Idaho. Our prayers are with longtime AQHA and APHA exhibitors Chris and Colleen Riedle and their entire C & C Quarter Horses barn family as they navigate this tremendous […]
Continue reading …Taking Passion for Horses to New Heights: One on One with Charlie Cole of Highpoint Performance Horses
December 7, 2025 Comments Off on Taking Passion for Horses to New Heights: One on One with Charlie Cole of Highpoint Performance Horses
By Delores Kuhlwein “Obtaining knowledge can bring light into your life, but sharing it can also bring others out of the darkness.” ~Dr. Bhawna Gautam. What can you possibly do once you’ve reached the pinnacle of your career? For Charlie Cole, whose accolades in the show arena are endless, it simply means enjoying and imparting […]
Continue reading …NSBA Tomorrows Horsemen Pass the Baton
December 5, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Tomorrows Horsemen Pass the Baton
For Immediate Release The NSBA Foundation proudly recognized the graduates of its third class of Tomorrows Horsemen during a ceremony held December 4 at the 2025 NSBA Annual Membership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ten graduates of Class 3 include: ♦Lee Bennett (Springtown, Texas) ♦Leah Currie (Hampton, New Brunswick) ♦Jess Duffy (Cross Roads, Texas) […]
Continue reading …Added Money Events at 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit
December 5, 2025 Comments Off on Added Money Events at 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit
2026 ADDED MONEY EVENTS, FUTURITIES, AND JACKPOTS at Arizona Sun Circuit $10,000 Added KRT Show Horses 4 & 5 Year Old NSBA Open Trail Sponsored by Kent Ray Taylor – Tuesday March 3 Entry Fee $200 Super Sires 4 & 5 Year Old Open Trail $2,500 Added Entry Fee $250 Super Sires eligible […]
Continue reading …2025 EC Holiday Gift Guide for Horse Lovers – Part 1
December 4, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 EC Holiday Gift Guide for Horse Lovers – Part 1
If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet (or even started), your favorite horse lover may still be on your list! But what to get for the horse enthusiasts who already have their heart horses in their lives?! Thanks to some of our fabulous advertisers, we bring you several unique gift ideas to get those […]
Continue reading …International Jumping Competition Officially Back at WEC – Ocala!
December 4, 2025 Comments Off on International Jumping Competition Officially Back at WEC – Ocala!
It’s timeeee…. International Jumping competition is officially back at WEC – Ocala! 130 horses jogged on December 2nd, and the action kicked off Wednesday, December 3rd in the WEC Grand Arena. Daily class schedule, estimated start times, orders of go & results for the WEC Ocala December Series: https://bit.ly/4peu4HF Watch the live stream: https://bit.ly/4aYPgJK […]
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